Matthew Desjardin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial services field, he served 24 years with the New York City Fire Department. He is also engaged in individual tax preparation and serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using firm-supported asset allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and access to third-party managers to create tailored portfolios.

Laura Salmon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethpage, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Roger Trimble is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and serves on the advisory board of the Baruch College Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Vincent Stasi Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2001. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning using structured processes and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zixue Fan Soskin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Zixue held roles at ABI FI Corp, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Citibank, and DTI/Merrill Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Alfred Haber is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with insurance-related business activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Steven Sherman is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and North Ridge Wealth Planning, having held prior roles at OSAIC and American Portfolios, among others. He is the owner of Evans & Associates LLC, an insurance-related firm where he serves as an administrative officer, and he acts as a fiduciary for various family trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Aldo Verrelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and also leads A. Verrelli & Associates, a firm he has been associated with since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, Verrelli serves as chairman of the College Scholarship Committee and the annual Columbus Day Parade for the Columbus Citizens Foundation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, using a range of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Mazur is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2022, he worked at VBPN&P LLP for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he has been employed in the restaurant industry at Doc O'Grady's Irish Pub since 2019, where he has held various positions including shift manager. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Richard Rosenbusch is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Cetera since 2001 and concurrently leads multiple business ventures including accounting and tax services and several real estate and home construction companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, deploying strategies ranging from model portfolios to bespoke solutions.

Joseph Sefaradi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a decade at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in property management as the sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Van Acker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs for seven years. His background also includes roles at Ford Motor Company and the University of Rochester. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Frank Baird Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in steel sales and works as a life and health insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses software-based tools to deliver goal-oriented recommendations in collaborative annual planning relationships.

William Peyton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joe Chan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife are landlords of a family rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments, distinguished by its large scale and integrated operational structure.

Christina Wu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer and advisor for a family trust related to real estate. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Muchnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Justin Maniscalco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Jericho, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee inputs.

Jackson Willis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Marist University and Wegmans Food Markets. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs.

Stephen Pratola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jericho, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Pratola is also involved with Pratola Wealth Management LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.